A timeless creature saves Marco Island
This essay for a Ph.D. seminar at FAU, 'Theorizing Infrastructure,' imagines an alternative Marco Island.
Tag: development
Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival – here’s how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it
The corridor shows how important habitats can be protected in places that face burgeoning population growth.
Writer shows how Floridians can leverage satire into political power
Craig Pittman's latest book, “Welcome to Florida," chronicles the absurdity of the state's politics and culture.
Don’t sacrifice environment for runaway development
Bills pending in this year’s Florida legislative session would leave protected areas vulnerable to low-density residential sprawl.
Protecting Florida’s Ocala-to-Osceola wildlife corridor
The O2O initiative aims to conserve 100 miles of lands forming a crucial link in the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The economics of development: Suburban sprawl is costly for Florida communities
By Vivian Young, 1000 Friends of Florida Many Floridians follow the mantra that any growth is good growth. After all, new ...
People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them?
Climate change, a development boom and overexploitation of groundwater are draining the Sunshine State.
A preemptive strike? The Chiquita Lock and the greater implications for citizen engagement
By suing citizens who challenge municipal actions, Cape Coral sends a clear message: Opposition will not be tolerated.
Florida’s Ice Age original: Scrub jay is the real state bird
This feathered Floridian long ago became a habitat specialist, binding its fortunes with the land.
Buildings are sinking in Miami-Dade, and we have a lot of questions
A recent University of Miami report found 35 beachside towers are sinking to an 'unexpected extent.'